Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. II applied in part (with modifications) (1.10.1997) by S.I. 1997/1776, art. 2, Sch. 1 paras. 2-4; S.I. 1997/2200, art. 2(1)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C2Pt. II Ch. II excluded (1.9.2001) by 2001 c. 17, s. 42, Sch. 7 para. 3(1) (with s. 78); S.I. 2001/2161, art. 2
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Textual Amendments
F1S. 33 repealed (18.12.2003) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), ss. 303(b)(ii), 336(2), Sch. 37 Pt. 8
(1)This section applies where a life prisoner is also serving one or more sentences by virtue of which the fixed-term provisions apply to the offender.
(2)Nothing in this Chapter requires the Secretary of State to release the prisoner unless the Secretary of State is also required by the fixed-term provisions to release the prisoner.
(3)Nothing in this Chapter requires the Secretary of State to refer the prisoner’s case to the Parole Board unless the Secretary of State is also required by the fixed-term provisions to—
(a)refer the prisoner’s case to the Board, or
(b)release the prisoner.
(4)Subsection (3) does not apply to a reference by the Secretary of State under section 31A(3).
(5)The fact that the prisoner is serving a life sentence is to be ignored in determining, for the purposes of subsections (2) and (3), what the fixed-term provisions require.
(6)In this section “the fixed-term provisions” means Chapter 6 of Part 12 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003.]
Textual Amendments
F2S. 33A inserted (28.6.2022) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), ss. 144(1)(b), 208(5)(p)
(1)In this Chapter “life prisoner” means a person serving one or more life sentences [F3and includes a transferred life prisoner as defined by section 273 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003]; F4...
(2)In this section “life sentence” means any of the following imposed for an offence, whether committed before or after the commencement of this Chapter, namely—
(a)a sentence of imprisonment for life;
(b)a sentence of detention during Her Majesty’s pleasure or for life under [F5section 90 or 91 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000] [F6or section 250 or 259 of the Sentencing Code]; and
(c)a sentence of custody for life [F7under section 93 or 94 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000, under section 272 or 275 of the Sentencing Code (including a sentence passed as a result of section 217 of the Armed Forces Act 2006) or under section 210A of the Armed Forces Act 2006].
[F8(d)a sentence of imprisonment [F9or detention in a young offender institution] for public protection under section 225 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 [F10(including one passed as a result of section 219 of the Armed Forces Act 2006], F11...
(e)a sentence of detention for public protection under section 226 of that Act [F12(including one passed as a result of section 221 of the Armed Forces Act 2006)].]
[F13(f)a sentence of detention for life under section 209 of the Armed Forces Act 2006;
(g)a sentence under section 218 of that Act (detention at Her Majesty's pleasure).]
F14(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F15(4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F3Words in s. 34(1) inserted (18.12.2003) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), ss. 273(4), 336(2)
F4Word in s. 34(1) repealed (30.11.2000 with effect as mentioned in Sch. 7 para. 145 and notes to Sch. 8 of the repealing Act) by 2000 c. 43, ss. 74, 75, 80(3)(d), Sch. 7 Pt. II para. 138, Sch. 8
F5Words in s. 34(2)(3) substituted (25.8.2000) by 2000 c. 6, ss. 165, 168(1), Sch. 9 para. 183(2)(3)
F6Words in s. 34(2)(b) inserted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 146(a) (with Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2
F7Words in s. 34(2)(c) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 146(b) (with Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2
F8S. 34(2)(d)(e) inserted (4.4.2005) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), s. 336(3)(4), Sch. 18 para. 3; S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 40 (with Sch. 2) (as explained (29.7.2005) by S.I. 2005/2122, art. 2; and as amended: (14.7.2008) by 2008 c. 4, Sch. 26 para. 78, Sch. 28 Pt. 2; S.I. 2008/1586, Sch. 1 paras. 48(s), 50(2)(d); (30.11.2009) by S.I. 2009/3111, art. 2; (3.12.2012) by S.I. 2012/2905, art. 4; (3.12.2012) by 2012 c. 10, Sch. 14 para. 17; S.I. 2012/2906, art. 2(l))
F9Words in s. 34(2)(d) inserted (3.12.2012) by Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), ss. 117(10)(b), 151(1) (with Sch. 15); S.I. 2012/2906, art. 2(d)
F10Words in s. 34(2)(d) inserted (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 16 para. 142(2)(a); S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4
F11Word in s. 34(2)(d) repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4
F12Words in s. 34(2)(e) inserted (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 16 para. 142(2)(b); S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4
F13S. 34(2)(f)(g) added (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 16 para. 142(2)(c); S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4
F14S. 34(3) repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 16 para. 142(3), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4
F15S. 34(4) omitted (28.6.2022) by virtue of Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), ss. 144(1)(c), 208(5)(p)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C3S. 34: exercise of functions restricted in or as regards Scotland (30.6.1999) by S.I. 1999/1748, art. 8(2), Sch. 4 Pt. I para. 1
C4S. 34(1) extended (18.12.2003) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), s. 336(2), Sch. 22 para. 17
C5S. 34(2) modified (24.4.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by The Armed Forces Act 2006 (Transitional Provisions etc) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1059), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 40